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Disclaimer: I do NOT own Inuyasha
Chapter 1
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Time passed and year was gone since the day of Kagome's return. Kagome was now taller and her body was more filled as an adult. Her hair was longer and down close to her knees Kagome had continued learning more about herbs and plants from the Edo time period. Kagome had also known the peace would not last long. Kagome had trained when she was stuck in her time period though she was not allowed to speak of it and among other things until it was time for it. Then the day came Kagome knew was coming, she herself had already wanted to talk to Inuyasha about the same subject.
''Kagome, can we talk?'' asked Inuyasha
''Sure!'' said Kagome
''You know, I will always protect you with my life, but I don't see us together as mates. I love you, but as a sister.'' Inuyasha said with his face sadden some.
''Inuyasha, I will always be by your side even as a sister and best friend. I had known for a long time things between us were never meant to be. I love you and always will, so don't be saddened.'' Said Kagome
''Keh, I still miss her Kagome. I figured after four years id be able to move on.'' said Inuyasha
''Inuyasha, you will be able to move on, it just takes time and who knows you may find someone before you know It.'' said Kagome
''Keh, I guess. '' Inuyasha said
''Come on, let's go see the others. But I want you to always remember, I will be here for you any time you need me even if is just to talk.'' said Kagome
Inuyasha nodded his head to her and they walked down to Miroku and Sango's hut.
''How is Keade doing Sango?'' asked Kagome
''She is having more trouble moving around says her bones hurts.'' said Sango
''I don't think she will make it through this next winter.'' Said Miroku
''I'll go in the morning and check on her and see how Rin is doing.'' Said Kagome
''How is your home coming along lady Kagome?'' asked Mirkou
''It's getting there. Between the villagers and Kouga's men it should be done by the end of the week. I was not expecting it to be so big.'' Kagome said as she giggled.
''Mangy wolf is mated to Ayame, but still claims Kagome his woman.'' said Inuyasha
The others busted out laughing.
''Well my dear friend, they claim her as a sister to the pack.'' Said Mirkou
''Keh, She's been back for one year and already have mangy wolfs all over the place. Even Jinenji been hanging around more.'' said Inuyasha
''We all had missed her Inuyasha, they just want to be around her.'' said Sango
''Where is Shippo?'' asked Kagome
''His with Rin helping getting wood for Keade.'' said Sango
''Shippo said, you were going to adopt him as your son is this true Lady Kagome?'' asked Miroku
''Yes, the ceremony will take place next week during the full moon. I had adopted him the human law, but in demon.'' Said Kagome
''He sounded very excited about it'' said Sango
She smiles.
''He is and I am as well. His been through a lot over the years he deserves to have a family.'' Kagome said they all smiled at her.
''I'm going need to go see Totosai about a sword for Shippo and a couple of other things he will soon hit a growth spurt and will need training soon.'' Said Kagome
''Keh, you will need a fang for him to make a sword for the runt.'' said Inuyasha
''Well, I do have a fang. It is one of those dragon demons we killed back when we were hunting the jewel shards. I had saved it and a couple of other fangs from other demons.'' Said Kagome
''Keh, I didn't know you still had them.'' said Inuyasha
''I have them hidden. There is a cave under the water that leads to an area where I have stored them among other things.'' Said Kagome
''Keh, Explains why you take so long with your baths.'' Inuyasha said as she glared at him.
''Inuyasha, I would you like to do a ceremony with you and Sango to adopt you both as my brother and sister officially.'' said Kagome
''YES, I have always seen you as my sister and I would love to have it officially.'' Said Sango
''Sure, I already see you as one. Just we will need to do it on my human night, for safety.'' Said Inuyasha
''Mom, is aunty Gome and uncle Yasha going to be family?'' asked one of the twins girls.
''Yes honey, now you girls go play while I get your brother to sleep.'' Sango said as the girls took off outside.
They spotted Shippo headed to the hut and jumped him.
''Hey! Get off me you two. Ouch my tail. Let go, let go that hurts.'' said Shippo
''What's with the yelling runt?'' Asked Inuyasha
Shippo seen Inuyasha and tossed him the girls.
''Attack Inuyasha, I'm going to eat.'' Shippo said as he grinned and took off.
''Sango, Kohoku said he found where Kirara had been hiding for the last six weeks and that you should come and get her. She will not let him get close to her for some reason. He will come by in the morning and take you to her.'' Said Shippo
''I'm glad he found her, but I wander why she will not let him close to her. Kagome, will you come with me in case she is hurt? It may be the reason why he can't get close to her.'' Sango asked
''Yeah, I'll go.'' said Kagome
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''Good morning, Kohoku, Sango'' said Kagome
''Good morning, Lady Kagome'' said Kohoku
''Good morning, are you ready?'' Sango asked to both Kagome and her brother.
''Yes'' Kagome said as they walked outside of the village to a cave it was dark inside and could hear Kirara growling until Sango called to her.
''Kirara it is me.'' Said Sango
Kirara stepped out of the cave but would not come all the way out.
''What's wrong Kirara? We have been so worried about you. Are you hurt?'' Sango asked
Next thing they knew they heard…
(''Meow, meow, meow'') Kirara took off back inside the cave.
''Oh my …. She has kittens Sango.'' said Kagome
''Hold on. Let's make a torch so we can see inside there.'' said Kohoku
Sango yelled out to her letting her know they were coming inside.
''Kirara I'm coming inside. We're not going to hurt them.'' said Sango
''Meow'' said Kirara
''Oh they are so cute Kirara.'' Sango and Kagome said at same time.
A little black one with white on her feet and the tip of her tail and a diamond shape on her forehead was white walked up to Kagome. Kagome sat down and then the little one jumped in Kagome's lap. Kirara walked up to Kagome and purred as well nudged the kitten to stay with Kagome.
''Um… Kagome, I think she likes you.'' said Sango
Kagome looked at Sango and then back to Kirara. Kirara nodded her head to Kagome.
''Hmm, is it okay if I name her?'' asked Kagome
Kirara nodded her head to Kagome. Kagome never told the others but she was able to understand everything Kirara said and Kirara also knew Kagome understood her but she also knew Kagome was not to tell the others until time.
''Alright I will call you Umai. Well I think she likes it.'' Kagome said as she giggles while Umai purrs.
Next there was one that looked just like Kirara but a male walked up to Kohoku
''I'm guessing you want to be my partner huh?'' Asked Kohoku
''Meow'' said the kitten
''Hmm, I'll name you Kuro.'' Said Kohoku
''Sango, What about the last one? She doesn't look like she wants to go to any one. Let's take her and Kirara back to your hut, maybe she will want to be with one of them.'' asked Kohoku
''That's a good idea, how does that sound Kirara?'' asked Sango
(''Meow'') said Kirara
''Alright, let's go back home.'' Said Sango
They all walked back to Sango's hut.
''Look what we found.'' Kagome said
''More cats!'' Said Inuyasha
''Oh hush Inuyasha, there adorable. This one is name is Umai. Is she beautiful?'' asked Kagome
''I guess.'' said Inuyasha
Umai jumped out of Kagome's arm and went to Inuyasha.
''It seems she like Inuyasha even more then Kagome.'' Sango said while she and Kagome were laughing at Inuyasha trying to get the kitten away from him.
''This one's name is Kuro, He belongs to me now. But from the looks of it Umai has chosen Inuyasha as her new master.'' Said Kohoku
''What about that the last one? Who does she belong to?'' asked Miroku
''We don't know yet. They pick their new masters on their own, she will not let nobody touch her until then.'' Said Sango
''It seems she does not want any of us as her new master. See if she will go to Rin, Shippo or lady Keade.'' asked Miroku
''Sure, I think Kagome was going to check on Keade any way so it will not hurt to see.'' said Sango
''Yeah, come on… oh wait. Let me grab this basket of herbs for Keade. Okay were ready.'' Said Kagome
'Thank you for the name, I love it.' Umai said in Kagome's mind.
'You're welcome Umai. Just don't let the other's know we can talk telepathically to each other at less for right now. Inuyasha does not understand what you tell him nor the others, but later in time he will.' said Kagome
'I was not sure if we could mistress, but I'm glad we can.' Said Umai
'Well, I'm glad also that we can it be easier to understand you better.' said Kagome
'Yes, mistress may I sit on your shoulders like mom does with Sango? Master does not wish for me on his.' asked Umai
'Um sure, just don't fall off I don't want you to get hurt and give Inuyasha time he does like you even if he tries to pretend his doesn't.' Said Kagome
She jumped on her shoulders. (Meow/purr) Kagome giggled at way she acted.
''Good morning, Keade, Rin and Shippo.'' said Kagome
''Good morning, Lady Kagome and Miss Sango.'' Said Rin
''Good morning, Mom, Sango, Kirara and who's kitten's?'' asked Shippo
''Well this one is Umai. She now belongs to Inuyasha and is one of Kirara kittens. She will be living with us from now on.'' Said Kagome
The other kitten stepped out from around Kirara and ran to Shippo and Rin.
''Oh, looks like she can't make her mind up between Shippo and Rin.'' Sango said while grinning.
''We can share so she doesn't have to pick.'' Shippo said as Rin nodded with him to agree.
''Alright just take good care of her.'' Sango said as both Rin and Shippo nodded to her.
''She's pretty. What do we name her?'' said Rin
''Anything you like. '' Said Sango
''Hum, how about Sakura?'' (Meow) Rin asked
''I think she likes it Rin.'' Kagome said and smiled
''I'm going head back Kagome. I'll talk to you later.'' Said Sango
''Alright, see you later.'' said Kagome
''Shippo and Rin, Why don't you take Sakura and Umai outside and play? While I give Lady Keade a checkup.'' asked Kagome
''Okay mom.'' said Shippo
''Okay Lady Kagome.'' said Rin
''Kagome, I need no checkup.'' said Keade
''Lady Keade, you're not able to move around much. I think it is time for a checkup.'' Kagome said
''It's just old bones.'' said Keade
Kagome checked Keade over twice to make sure her face saddens.
''What is it child?'' Asked Keade
''Lady Keade, it's not looking good.'' Kagome said
''Aye Kagome, I know it is getting closer for my time. Don't ye be sadden I had a good life.'' said Keade
Kagome was still saddened than asked.
''Lady Keade, Is there anything you would want? I'm not sure you will be able to make it through the winter.'' Kagome asked
''Train young Rin, I will talk to Lord Sesshomaru about it and let him know, once I have passed she will be in your care.'' Said Keade
''Yes Lady Keade, I will do my best.'' Said Kagome
''Is there anything else Lady Keade?'' Asked Kagome
''Aye my hut, give it to Jinenji. Since his mother has passed he stays in the village here more. Now ye and Jinenji can make vast on herbs and medicines.'' said Keade
Keade looked as she was in heavy thoughts until she spoke again.
''Kagome, There is a chest under some loose boards in the far left corner. I want you to take the chest and not open it until after my death. It is very important.'' said Keade
''I will do as you have requested lady Keade. Now drink this tea and rest. I will go and gather the chest and make my way to the underground cave. I will place it in there for now.'' said Kagome
''Thank you Kagome!'' Said Keade
Kagome went to the left corner and pulled up the boards and gathered the chest. Kagome then said her good byes to Keade and took the chest to the underground cave that was in the spring.